City News

The City of Oakland recently took government transparency to the next level by becoming one of the first cities to prioritize full, open access to legislative data via the new version of software provider Granicus’ Open API. As a government leader with a strong dedication to transparency and efficiency, the City also upgraded its existing agenda management and civic involvement technologies to facilitate a deeper level of public access and input. more »

City Council

The City Council is Oakland’s legislative body. Its eight members are directly elected by Oakland voters—one representative from each of seven districts and one at-large representative. To find out who your City Councilmember is, use our Council District Locator.

Oakland A's Spirit Week

A’s Spirit Week is a collaborative campaign by Visit Oakland and the City of Oakland to cheer on the Oakland A's as they start the 2015 season with the home opener on April 6 against the Texas Rangers.

Seismic Retrofit of Soft Story Buildings

More than 22,000 Oakland rental units are in potential soft story buildings. In the event of an earthquake, these units could be damaged which could mean displacement of residents, destruction of possessions and loss of life. In developing proposed soft story retrofit legislation for Oakland apartments, the City of Oakland is seeking feedback from tenants and property owners.

Parking Matters

The City of Oakland has created a web page that brings together information and resources to help you with all your parking questions, including contact information for specific departments should you need additional assistance. Topics include:

Public Safety

Public safety is our number one priority. The City of Oakland gathered input from neighbors across the city on public safety priorities to incorporate into a comprehensive crime reduction and suppression strategic plan. The town hall meetings were led by the renowned consulting team, Strategic Policy Partnership. As part of the crime reduction plan, the OPD has recently divided the city into five Police Areas which will facilitate crime reduction and prevention strategies tailored for each area.

Oakland Among Top Ten 2015 U.S. Destinations

Oakland was ranked No. 8 on Lonely Planet's roster of Top Ten U.S. Travel Destinations for 2015. The compilation is published to highlight the best travel destinations in the U.S. for the upcoming year. Oakland is buzzing with energy from a thriving restaurant scene, diverse entertainment and arts offerings and a vibrant nightlife. Lonely Planet describes Oakland as an “incubator for adventurous restaurants” and spotlights Oakland’s Art Murmur and First Fridays as a “can’t-miss cultural event”. Click here to view Lonely Planet's roster. This follows Oakland being ranked as the 5th most desirable destination to visit by The New York Times in 2012. To learn more about visiting Oakland, please visit www.visitoakland.org. Click here for a roster of other recent accolades.

SeeClickFix

The City of Oakland is offering a new tool that streamlines the process of reporting a problem. SeeClickFix is an online and mobile tool that helps residents report and track non-emergency problems, such as graffiti, illegal dumping or potholes. With apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry, and a Web interface that is simple and intuitive, users can submit a report with a photo, track requests and monitor local activity.

Sustainable Oakland

Nationally recognized as one of America’s greenest cities, Oakland’s award-winning leadership demonstrates our pledge to build an ecologically sustainable, economically dynamic and socially equitable future for our community. View a list of local green resources in Oakland, or learn more about Sustainable Oakland.